Why is there no water pressure in my washing machine when it fills?

When my clothes washer fills with water...At first it comes out normal,then after a minute or so it slows down to a trickle. It takes about an hour to wash a load of laundry! It can't be a clog if it comes out fine at first, right??? Does anyone know what could be wrong and could I possibly fix it myself? It is a 9 year old Kenmore 80 Series if that helps. The problem started approx. 4 months ago and I can't take it anymore!!!Why is there no water pressure in my washing machine when it fills?
The problem IS plugged screens at the inlet of water valve on both sides ( hot and cold) There are screens also ( some-times at either ends of the fill hoses) Change these and wash-a -rama !! If screens are not plugged( doultful) change out water valve.Why is there no water pressure in my washing machine when it fills?
Are you set for warm water , hot water or cold? some will run in faster and others slower due to going through a mix valve.I don't quite understand why the flow would change during filling unless you are changing the temp settings.
Smart lady! It isn't a real clog. The relay that lets the water in opens and then partially closes. They are located on the back of the machine. It is the unit that the hoses connect to. You need to replace the whole thing. They are pretty much generic. Take it off and compare. Hardware store, Sears, Appliance parts store, appliance salvage. AND YES, I HAVE CONFIDENCE THAT YOU CAN REPLACE IT YOURSELF.
is the water pressure to the rest of your house low?
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I would tend to agree with Grounded. Turn the water off using the shut-off valves to the hot/cold washer supply lines, use a pliers to remove the supply lines at the back of the washer. Look where the supplies connected to the washer - there will be a filter screen at both the hot and cold connections at the washer. You probably have mineral deposits etc. that are clogging the screens. Clean off the screens. Put both supplies into a bucket and flush them by turning the hot and cold valves on for 2 or 3 seconds, this will flush out any remaining debris in the supply line itself. Reconnect the supplies securely to the washer inlets, turn the valves on and check for leaks, tighten as required.
Have you checked the hoses? We had a valve go out on a hose and we paid big bucks to have a repairmen look at it. He couldn't figure it out for an hour! The machine turned out to be fine, and all we did was change out the hot water hose. I'd check those first.


Good Luck.
It's either a kink in the supply line or it's clogged with lint in the washer itself.





This is an easy way to find out where the problem is... turn off the water supply, unhook it from the washer and put the end of the hose in a bucket or the sink. Then turn it back on... if the water is flowing fine viola, inside the washer is the problem. Water trickling, supply line clogged. Then at least you'd know you have to call the Kenmore repair guy or a plumber! :)





Sometimes the water lines lose their rigidity, and they will basically suck closed as the water pressure builds, hence the fine start up and then slowing to a trickle. So if the water won't flow through the supply lines, unhook them and take to Home Depot for replacements (take them with you so you know what size to get). Easy, cheap fix, worth a try first.
if the screens are actually on the valve DO NOT CLEAN them. OEMs dont want these cleaned if they are dirty, they are to be changed. The reason why you ask, great heres the answer.





Water valves open by an electric current sent to a magnet that opens the valve. It then relies on the water pressure to close that valve. So if the screens are dirty then you could possibly dislodge some of the garbage and put it in the valve causing the valve not to close. FLOODED FLOOR....





Change the water valve and you should be good to go.